尰 (zhǒng) - Swollen, particularly referring to swollen feet or legs & an archaic medical term.

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zhǒng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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尰 · zhǒng

Swollen, particularly referring to swollen feet or legs;

an archaic medical term.

Swollen, particularly referring to swollen feet or legsan archaic medical term.

Usage highlights

Swollen feetSwollen legsSwollen conditionFoot swellingLeg swellingSwollen limbs

Synonyms

  • 肿— swollen, swelling
  • 脹— swollen, distended
  • 膨— swollen, inflated

Antonyms

  • 消— subside, disappear
  • 瘦— thin, lean

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His feet were swollen (尰足) from walking too far.
  • The condition caused leg swelling (尰腿).
  • Ancient texts mention swollen limbs (尰肢).

Collocations

  • Swollen feet(尰足)
  • Swollen legs(尰腿)
  • Swollen condition(尰症)
  • Foot swelling(足尰)
  • Leg swelling(腿尰)
  • Swollen limbs(尰肢)

Idioms

  • Swollen feet and legs(尰足肿腿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese medical texts describing symptoms of edema or swelling.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily found in historical or specialized medical contexts.

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